A robust gardenia producing very large, full double white flowers with a rich perfume over a long autumn season. Vigorous and reliable as a feature or informal hedge.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Professor Pucci Gardenia
Botanically, Gardenia augusta 'Professor Pucci' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Professor Pucci Gardenia
Professor Pucci Gardenia suits subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Professor Pucci Gardenia does best in free-draining and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Professor Pucci Gardenia is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Professor Pucci Gardenia after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Professor Pucci Gardenia in the garden
Professor Pucci Gardenia earns its place for its fragrance, a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and cut flowers for the vase. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Professor Pucci Gardenia with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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